Blog Entry - Site Visit to Jacksonville, Florida

Hi! My name is Kyra Foures and I will be your blogger. Today, we will be looking into the history of downtown Jacksonville. Jacksonville is a huge city with extremely beautiful views. There are pretty beaches, state parks, zoos, and also the one and only TIAA Bank Field where the Jacksonville Jaguars play. Although all of those parts are amazing, today we will be looking into the downtown portion of this charming city.

I visited downtown Jacksonville on September 24, 2002. I was there from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. I visited with my mom, boyfriend, and his mom. We were there exploring and taking senior pictures. It was a great experience because I couldn’t remember the last time I had been to the pretty and historical parts of downtown Jacksonville. When researching the history of this city, it is amazing how much has changed over many years. According to an article called History of Jacksonville and the Beaches, it says “Large land grants were issued and plantations were built along the St. Johns River to grow cotton, indigo, rice, and vegetables. Lumber was harvested to expand the mighty British navy and work began on the first road — the King’s Road — from Savannah to St. Augustine.” It is crazy how much has changed such as more roads, bigger and more trees, more parks, more buildings, etc. It is a delightful tourist city because there is always so much to do and so much to visit. So much has happened from before I was born and history is continuing to grow to this day.

No specific author. (2018). Visit Jacksonville and the Beaches. Jacksonville Area History < https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/culture/history/ >